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Carolina Beach State Park

North Carolina  >  United States

State park with a mix of river, marsh, and forest landscapes. More than 250 bird species have been recorded.

Adicionado* por Sally White
Ultima atualização 28 fevereiro 2026
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Descrição

Carolina Beach State Park is a coastal state park that covers 761 acres of maritime forest, wetlands, and riverfront terrain, and is especially known for its population of Venus flytraps, which grow naturally in only a few places in the world. The park sits along the Cape Fear River and the Intracoastal Waterway, giving it a mix of river, marsh, and forest landscapes. Nearly 9 miles of trails offer easy access to all habitats.

More than 250 bird species have been recorded. Bordering the Cape Fear River, this park is situated on dunes and ridges typical of barrier islands and includes within its boundaries wooded sites of longleaf pine and turkey oak, as well as open grassy areas. Its coastal location and variety of vegetation make it a magnet for birds in all seasons. The open pine forest offers great birding for woodpeckers, grassland sparrows and numerous warblers. Prothonotary Warbler and Painted Bunting arrive in spring. Other birds that can be spotted include American Oystercatcher, Red-headed Woodpecker, Brown-headed Nuthatch, Brown Pelican and Summer Tanager. Fall migration can be spectacular, and winter brings waterfowl of all kinds.

Detalhes

Acesso

Carolina Beach State Park is located on Pleasure Island just south of Wilmington. From Wilmington, it is about 12 miles south, typically a 20–25 minute drive. Press P on the map for directions to the parking near the visitor center. There is no fee to enter the park for regular day visits. Park gates typically open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM in summer and close earlier in winter. The visitor center is usually open during daytime, often 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Nearly 9 miles of trails wind through a variety of distinct habitats at Carolina Beach State Park. Relatively flat and easy to walk, the trails are impeccably marked and maintained, featuring boardwalks and small bridges in low areas. The circular trail shown on the map is about 3,5 mile.

Terreno e Habitat

Terras húmidas , Floresta

Condições

Montanhoso , Paisagem aberta , Arenoso

Caminho circular

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é útil um telescópio?

Não

Boa temporada de observação de aves

Durante todo o ano

Melhor hora para visitar

Migração da primavera , Migração de outono

Rota

Caminho largo

Caminho dificil

Fácil

Acessível por

Abrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves

Não

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